Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
Sophie Hutcherson has been reappointed as a Non-Executive Director to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Board by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury. Her first three-year term will end on 17th April 2026. Following her reappointment, Hutcherson will continue to serve on the FCA Board for a second three-year term to expire 16 April 2029.…
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Fairer Finance has announced that it has appointed Charles Randell CBE to its independent Consumer Advisory Board, strengthening its external challenge and oversight of the consumer group. Randell is the former chair of the Financial Conduct Authority and the Payment Systems Regulator and has previously served as a member of the Bank of England’s Prudential…
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Secure Trust Bank has announced that it has appointed James Appleby as Chief Operating Officer (COO), pending regulatory approval. Appleby brings over two decades of senior leadership experience in the financial services sector, both in the UK and internationally. He has previously held the COO position for Barclaycard between 2005 and 2008, and then for…
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Simon Taylor, Chief Executive of Melton Building Society, has been elected as the new Chair of the Building Societies Association (BSA). Taylor is currently the Deputy Chair of the BSA and succeeds Julie-Ann Haines, Chief Executive of Principality Building Society and will will take up the role from 21st November, 2025 Taylor said “I’m delighted…
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SME lender and broker, Love Finance has announced the hiring of Selen Cagirgan as its new Head of Credit and Risk. Cagirgan will lead Love Finance’s underwriting, credit, and risk operations across its lending division. In her new role, she will be responsible for shaping the company’s credit strategy, strengthening risk controls, and developing scalable frameworks to support sustainable…
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Specialist lender Afin Bank has announced that Sally Veitch has joined the board as an Independent Non-Executive Director (INED). Veitch has a wealth of experience in financial services, including current Board positions with SME lender LHV Bank and mortgage provider Perenna. She previously had NED roles with Tipton & Coseley Building Society, Redwood Bank and…
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Darlington Building Society has announced the appointment of Alex Windle as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Windle will take over as CEO in April next year when Andrew Craddock steps down after seven years. Windle had an early career in commercial, marketing and strategy roles at Vodafone. He served as UK Marketing Director, first at LG…
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Business process outsourcing (BPO) specialist, Target Group has announced the appointment of Shashi Bhat as Chairman to help steer its next phase of growth in financial services and wider regulated sectors. Bhat has more than three decades of experience in financial services, building deep sector knowledge and expertise across sales and operations, business strategy and digital…
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FinTech Scotland has announced it has appointed Aleks Tomczyk as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Tomczyk replaces Nicola Anderson, who will step down at the end of 2025 to take up new senior director position with Scottish Enterprise. Tomczyk will start the role with immediate effect as designate CEO, to work with Anderson over…
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Pepper Advantage has appointed OSB Group Chief Executive Andy Golding as the company’s first group board Chair. Golding joined OSB Group in December 2011 and under his tenure, the company has grown its deposits and loan originations, strengthened its capital and liquidity position, and increased its position in the UK market. Previously, Golding served as…
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Connected Data has announced that it has appointed Simon Gregory as its new Sales Director. Gregory brings a wealth of experience in data, software, and services sales, with a proven track record of driving customer-centric outcomes and leading complex data sales initiatives. Prior to joining Connected Data, Gregory led the Sales function at Data on…
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Jaja Finance has announced the appointment of Dave Goodman as its new Executive Chairman Designate, whilst FCA approval is finalised. In this newly created role as Executive Chairman Designate, Goodman will lead the board, support Jaja’s leadership team in delivering its strategic vision and provide expert guidance on scaling profitable portfolios. He will also ensure…
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Commsave Credit Union has appointed Matt Goulding as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Goulding brings more than 17 years of experience in the credit union sector, having led two financial co-operatives through significant periods of growth. Commsave has recorded one of its strongest periods of new membership growth in recent years – with over…
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